An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, causing damage to its nose landing gear and forcing authorities to temporarily close the runway. The flight, identified as IX 938, had departed from Hyderabad and was carrying 133 passengers when the incident occurred on Wednesday. Nose Wheel Damaged During […]
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts including Thane, Palghar and Raigad as temperatures continue to rise above normal levels. The alert indicates severe heat conditions, prompting authorities to urge residents to take precautions and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Weather stations across Mumbai
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, an Indian businessman in Dubai has stepped forward to help fellow Indians stranded in the region due to travel disruptions and growing uncertainty. Yogesh Doshi, an Indian-origin businessman based in the UAE, has opened his entire 64-apartment residential building in Dubai to stranded Indian nationals, offering them temporary […]
India is facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in several major cities, prompting the government to secure additional LNG and LPG supplies from other countries to stabilise the situation. The supply crunch has begun affecting cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi, where restaurants and hotels are struggling to obtain commercial gas cylinders needed
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin this week, with Muslims worldwide awaiting official confirmation based on the sighting of the crescent moon. Astronomical calculations suggest that Thursday, February 19, 2026, is the most likely first day of fasting in many countries, although final announcements depend on local moon-sighting authorities. Why February 19 Is Considered
India’s latest budget move has delivered an unexpected blow to the country’s most high-profile wildlife conservation project. A new 30% customs duty on the import of animals and birds, effective from Monday, is set to significantly raise costs for Vantara, the sprawling animal rescue and rehabilitation centre run by the Ambani family in Gujarat. Spread […]
A massive ₹8,980 crore ($975 million) deal involving global TikTok sensation Khaby Lame is now under intense scrutiny after dramatic volatility in the buyer’s stock raised questions about valuation and long-term sustainability. Lame recently sold his company, Step Distinctive Limited—which manages his global brand and commercial ventures—in an all-stock deal to Rich
As India gets ready to celebrate Republic Day on January 26, 2026, the occasion offers a timely moment to reflect on the Constitution—the document that shapes the country’s democracy, rights, and responsibilities. Drafted between 1946 and 1949 by the Constituent Assembly, adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced from January 26, 1950, the Constitution remains […]
Nipah Virus Alert: Bats at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo Undergo Testing as Authorities Step Up Surveillance
Amid growing concerns over Nipah virus in West Bengal, health authorities have begun testing bats at the Alipore Zoological Garden in south Kolkata to determine whether they could be carriers of the deadly virus. The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has initiated random RT-PCR tests on the zoo’s bat population. A specialised team visited […]
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has been facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years. Over 200 flights were cancelled, hundreds were delayed, and thousands of passengers across major airports were left stranded in long queues, wondering what caused the sudden collapse in schedules. The disruption was triggered by a mix of crew […]
